Logistics & Demand Planning Director

Beacon Biosignals•Boston, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Logistics & Demand Planning Director leads end-to-end forecasting, scenario modeling, and capacity alignment across the logistics network supporting Beacon Biosignals’ Life Sciences and Diagnostics business units. The role ensures accurate demand signals, visible capacity constraints, and data-driven, compliant supply chain decisions optimized for patient availability, cost, and operational efficiency. This leader owns demand planning and capacity strategy, governs the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, and partners across functions and with external logistics providers. The role also oversees inventory and logistics strategy, planning data and analytics, risk management, and compliance with GxP and global regulatory requirements. The position is 100% remote within the United States, with in-person office hubs available in Boston, New York, and Paris.

Requirements

10–15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device supply chain, with expertise in demand planning, capacity planning, or logistics.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Strong understanding of GxP/GDP, clinical supply chain, and regulated distribution networks.
Demonstrated leadership in S&OP processes.
Proficiency with advanced forecasting tools, ERP/APS systems, and analytics platforms.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive-level influencing skills.
Ability to translate data into decisions and navigate ambiguity, volatility, and complex cross-functional environments.
Strong operational discipline and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Own the unconstrained demand plan for Life Sciences projects and Diagnostics products, integrating CRM data, manufacturing forecasts, and cross-functional inputs.
Lead monthly Demand Reviews and consensus alignment across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Finance, and other stakeholders.
Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, volatility, and demand signal quality, and drive continuous improvement.
Lead global capacity modeling across distribution centers, 3PLs, packaging sites, and transportation lanes.
Identify capacity constraints and trade-offs, and align capacity utilization with revenue expectations and customer commitments.
Partner with Life Sciences, Diagnostics hardware manufacturing, 1PL, and 3PL logistics teams to ensure capacity readiness for clinical trials and Diagnostics market expansions.
Develop long-range capacity strategies that support growth, regulatory changes, and technology enablement.
Mature and govern the S&OP process, including decision rights, escalation paths, and executive visibility.
Reconcile unconstrained demand with constrained supply to support executive decision-making.
Lead cross-functional forums to align demand, inventory, capacity, and financial targets.
Partner with Supply Planning to establish safety stock strategies based on forecast variability and risk.
Oversee inventory positioning, replenishment frequency, and site-to-site transfer strategies for clinical and commercial materials.
Ensure logistics capacity, including transportation and warehousing, aligns with demand and regulatory requirements.
Drive planning data discipline, including master data integrity, lead times, planning parameters, and system utilization.
Champion advanced analytics, AI-enabled forecasting, and digital planning tools.
Build dashboards and KPIs to monitor forecast reliability, capacity utilization, inventory performance, and service levels.
Partner strategically with Life Sciences, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Diagnostics teams.
Manage relationships with 3PLs, packaging vendors, and distribution partners to align on demand and capacity.
Provide planning leadership for clinical studies, global launches, and major supply chain initiatives.
Identify and mitigate supply-demand gaps, capacity risks, and logistics bottlenecks.
Ensure compliance with GxP and global regulatory requirements across planning and logistics processes.
Lead scenario planning for temperature excursions, supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, and market volatility.